Stock Overview

Kirby Corporation (KEX)

NYSE · Industrials · Marine Shipping

Kirby Corporation is a Industrials company with a market capitalization of $7.20B and a trailing P/E ratio of 21.0.

Market Cap
$7.20B
P/E (TTM)
21.0
Forward P/E
18.6
Price/Sales
2.1
Price/Book
2.1
EV/EBITDA
10.7
Beta
0.86
EPS (TTM)
$6.51
Profit Margin
10.2%
ROE
10.4%
Short % of Float
3.0%
Days to Cover
2.4
52W High
$152.59
52W Low
$79.95

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$3.36B
Gross Profit
$883.42M
Operating Income
$491.50M
Net Income
$354.57M
Free Cash Flow
$405.73M
Total Debt
$965.05M
Cash & Equivalents
$78.78M
Shareholder Equity
$3.38B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 30, 2026$1.50$1.38+8.7%
Q4 2025January 29, 2026$1.68$1.63+3.1%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$1.65$1.62+1.8%
Q2 2025July 31, 2025$1.67$1.65+1.2%
Q1 2025May 1, 2025$1.33$1.28+3.9%
Q4 2024January 30, 2025$1.29$1.29+0.0%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20261,585,0042.93%2.4+8.5%
June 30, 20261,460,2972.70%2.4+6.8%
June 15, 20261,367,1972.53%2.4+2.7%
May 29, 20261,331,0682.46%2.4-10.3%
May 15, 20261,484,7582.75%2.3+16.2%
April 30, 20261,277,6252.37%1.7-7.8%
April 15, 20261,386,4452.57%2.1-17.6%
March 31, 20261,681,6713.11%2.1-7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirby Corporation's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a market capitalization of $7.20B.

What is Kirby Corporation's P/E ratio?

Kirby Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.0. Its forward P/E is 18.6.

Does Kirby Corporation pay a dividend?

Kirby Corporation does not currently pay a dividend.

What sector is KEX in?

Kirby Corporation is in the Industrials sector, specifically the Marine Shipping industry.

What is Kirby Corporation's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 1,585,004 KEX shares were sold short, or 2.93% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 2.4. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Kirby Corporation's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Kirby Corporation reported revenue of $3.36B and net income of $354.57M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.